Local students among University of Mount Union grads

More than 487 graduate and undergraduate students participated in the University of Mount Union’s 171st Commencement Ceremony held in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.

This year’s commencement speaker Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker ‘72 currently serves as the senior pastor at University Circle United Methodist Church, is a graduate of Leadership Cleveland, a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Mount Union, and an active member of the Board of Trustees of University Circle Inc. Chalker is a graduate of Garrett-ETS at Northwestern University (D.Min.), Duke University Divinity School (M.Div.) and the University of Mount Union.

During his speech, titled “Avoid Stepping in It,” Chalker focused on the pursuit of passion and avoiding falling victim to the status quo. Chalker concluded his speech by urging graduates to spread their gifts across the country, to different communities and families, and to not become comfortable with “the way things are.”

The following area students were among the graduates:

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Nicole Darty of Wickliffe, with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Austin Farroni of Willoughby, with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Nicholas Hendershot of Willoughby, with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Sheri Gross of Willowick, with a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership.

Nicole Snyder of Mentor, with a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership.

Caelyn Davis of Mentor, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.

Reilly Augustine of Euclid, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Elizabeth Banks of Chardon, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Courtney Berish of Mantua, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science.

Andrew Bertagnolli of Eastlake, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Jason Branchick of Mentor, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

Vincent Klun of Euclid, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Molly Mausar of Willowick, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Angel Myers of Wickliffe, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Alexis Parsons of Concord Township, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.

William Rendek of Painesville, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.

Stephanie Slifka of Chesterland, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

Abigail Trivisonno of Madison, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Tae’Lor Windham of Euclid, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Nicholas Ameo of Concord, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interactive Media.

Tracy Asplin of Aurora, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education.

Jacob Bertone of Willoughby Hills, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Hannah Blackley of Newbury, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education.

Brett Bowens of Mentor, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Management.

Maxwell Branstein of Willoughby, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Business.

Kassandra Gibson of Painesville, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.

Jessica Heil of Highland Heights, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Management.

Thomas Hollis of Highland Heights, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing.

Eric Hruska of Mayfield Village, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and Economics.

Christian Iacobucci of Eastlake, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management.

Rachel Irwin of Mentor, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations.

Conner Koski of Highland Heights, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.

Christine Koustis of Kirtland, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management.

Quinn Malone of Chardon, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Business.

Katelyn Rowe of Mentor, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Management.

Mackenzy Schaefer of Eastlake, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management.